The insane price is because this is the PRO version. It’s metal, not the usual plastic, they are waterproof, not just sort of water resistant, and the glass is even higher quality. But yeah, at $205+tax, without any TAXSUCKS coupon even, I’d pass on these, and get the REAL Military Issue Steiner 8x50s. Now THOSE are why Steiner made a name for itself.

Got mine today - a GREAT binocular. To answer some of the comments 1) these are compact binoculars, look at the description, appropriate size to carry to a game, concert or for travel. 2) Bigger binoculars are great, but are a pain in the ass to carry around. 3) The binoculars came with a high quality heavy duty case and neck strap as expected. With optics you get what you pay for; these are top quality COMPACT glasses - top of the line Steiners (a German company that makes binoculars only) - if you want to invest in quality this is the way to go. You will not find any other binoculars sold on woot! with a 30 year warrantee.